FAQ About Moshe Safdie
What is Habitat 67, and why is it significant?
Habitat 67 is a revolutionary housing complex designed by Moshe Safdie as part of his thesis project for McGill University. Built for the 1967 Montreal Expo, it consists of 354 prefabricated concrete units arranged in a honeycomb pattern. The design was intended to create affordable housing with the qualities of suburban homes, such as privacy, natural light, and gardens. Habitat 67 is significant because it challenged conventional ideas about urban living and architecture, combining high-density housing with innovative design principles.
